Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert is a 2008 concert film documenting the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads' reunion concert on August 30, 2008. It was released on a limited run in Philippine theaters on November 26, 2008,[1] and on DVD on January 31, 2009. A live album was also released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Philippines) in the same month.
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| Released | November 26, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | August 30, 2008 | |||
| Length | 105:53 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | |||
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Background
editOn July 2008, the band confirmed they would reunite for a concert at the CCP Open Grounds on August 30.[2] Initially sponsored by Philip Morris, the company later backed out after facing criminal charges by the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) for violating the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 prohibiting tobacco companies from sponsoring artistic events; they had also promised a free but invitation-only show for adults and smokers.[3] The concert was later sponsored by Radiohead Productions with tickets being sold and the venue moved to the Bonifacio Global City Open Grounds in Taguig.[4]
Concert
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The band went ahead with the reunion concert as planned, with Jazz Nicolas of Itchyworms joining in as session musician. They played 15 songs in the first set, with most of the setlist focusing on the band's first three albums.
During the 20-minute intermission, Buendia's sister Lally announced that the concert was being cut short due to her brother experiencing chest pains and that he was being rushed to Makati Medical Center for extreme exhaustion.[5] The remaining band members went to Saguijo and played what would have been the second set of the concert, with Ebe Dancel on vocals.[6][7]
Buendia later recovered after an angioplasty.[8] The band later went on a second reunion concert on March 2009.[9]
Track listing
editThe Reunion Concert
edit- "Alapaap"
- "Ligaya"
- "Sembreak"
- "Hey, Jay"
- "Harana"
- "Fruitcake"
- "Toyang"
- "Kamasupra"
- "Kailan"
- "Huwag Kang Matakot"
- "Kaliwete"
- "With a Smile"
- "Shake Yer Head"
- "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong"
- "Lightyears"
Special features
edit- Behind the Scenes
- Rehearsals
- Photo Gallery
Personnel
editEraserheads
- Ely Buendia – lead vocals, guitar
- Buddy Zabala – bass guitar
- Marcus Adoro – lead guitar
- Raimund Marasigan – drums
with
- Jazz Nicolas – session musician
Production team
- Rudy Tee – executive producer
- Vic Valenciano – producer
- Ann Angala-Shy – producer
- Sancho Sanchez – audio recording producer
- Sherwin Miguel – producer / project manager
- Julie Ann Aguila – event manager
- Pieworks Production – video coverage / editing
Awards
edit| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Result |
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| 2010 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Record Breaking Concert of the Year[10] | Won |
References
edit- ^ "PEP: 'Eraserheads: Reunion Concert' on moviehouses Nov 26". GMA News Online. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Flash: Eraserheads reunite!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Ayson, Jim. "The Eraserheads Reunite - And this time, they're Smokin'". Philmusic.com. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Godinez, Bong. "New promoter of Eraserheads concert releases event details". PEP.ph. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Caña, Paul John. "An Abrupt End: Looking Back at the First Eraserheads Reunion Show". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Almo, Nerisa. "Eraserheads performs "second set" sans Ely Buendia in Saguijo". PEP.ph. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Part 2 maybe, but no refund (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 2008)". Schizo Archives. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "Ely in stable condition after angioplasty". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Godinez, Bong. "Eraserheads The Final Set makes local concert history". PEP.ph. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
